POLI 111A: Constitutional Law
University of California, Santa Cruz
An introduction to constitutional law, emphasizing equal protection and fundamental rights as defined by common law decisions interpreting the 14th Amendment, and also exploring issues of federalism and separation of powers. Readings are primarily court decisions; special attention given to teaching how to interpret, understand, and write about common law.
Average GPA: 3.21
Grade distribution records: 335 students across 10 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 23 | 6.9% |
| A | 75 | 22.4% |
| A- | 50 | 14.9% |
| B+ | 35 | 10.4% |
| B | 61 | 18.2% |
| B- | 22 | 6.6% |
| C+ | 10 | 3.0% |
| C | 5 | 1.5% |
| C- | 7 | 2.1% |
| D+ | 1 | 0.3% |
| D | 4 | 1.2% |
| D- | 1 | 0.3% |
| F | 13 | 3.9% |
| P | 19 | 5.7% |
| NP | 2 | 0.6% |
| W | 7 | 2.1% |
Based on 335 student grade records across 10 terms and 4 professors.
Instructors
- Kira Tait 175 students, Average GPA 3.42
- Katharine E. Beaumont 84 students, Average GPA 2.95
- Eric Stephen Snickars 66 students, Average GPA 2.94
- Webster Alexander Rasmussen 10 students, Average GPA 3.50